Journalist Takashi Hayami meets Ai Katsuragi, a member of a religious organization, Tenmu Jinshinko, which meets secretly at the tomb of the Emperor Nintoku. The group adheres to the nomadic way of life of its ancestors, which lacked family registers and fixed abodes, and flouts civic duties such as paying taxes, serving in the armed forces and compulsory education. Even when the government tries to crack down on a segment of the populace, they continue to discipline themselves in the way of living as ambulatory people. They rely on the company Ikarino to fund the various political, social and cultural activities they promote that protect their unique lifestyle. But when Ikarino becomes a giant conglomerate that destroys the forests and mountains that form the foundation of the Tenmu Jinkshinko, Hayami must join the group’s struggle to save their way of life.
This book studies the industrial development of Japan since the mid-nineteenth century, with particular emphasis on how the various industries built technological capabilities. The Japanese were extraordinarily creative in searching out and learning to use modern technologies, and the authors investigate the emergence of entrepreneurs who began new and risky businesses, how the business organizations evolved to cope with changing technological conditions, and how the managers, engineers, and workers acquired organizational and technological skills through technology importation, learning-by-doing, and their own R & D activities. The book investigates the interaction between private entrepreneurial activities and public policy, through a general examination of economic and industrial development, a study of the evolution of management systems, and six industrial case studies: textile, iron and steel, electrical and communications equipment, automobiles, shipbuilding and aircraft, and pharmaceuticals. The authors show how the Japanese government has played an important supportive role in the continuing innovation, without being a substitute for aggressive business enterprise constantly venturing into unfamiliar terrains.
Strength in Stupidity Yoshiko’s no fool. Wait, no. That’s exactly what she is. After her latest preternaturally dismal performance on their midterm exams, the long-suffering Akkun takes it upon himself to investigate training options for the wayward girl. After all, dogs can be trained—and surely Yoshiko is smarter than a dog. Surely.
Während Kuroyukihime auf Klassenfahrt war, musste Haruyuki gegen Seiji Noumi alias Dusk Taker kämpfen. Von dieser schweren Woche erzählt er Kuroyukihime, als sie endlich zurückkommt ... Und auch das nächste Abenteuer lässt nicht lange auf sich warten. Haruyuki kommt zu Ohren, dass die japanischen Social Cameras auch am brandneuen Weltraumlift eingesetzt werden sollen. Könnte der dann nicht als neue Stage in Brain Burst auftauchen?! Das würde er sich jedenfalls auch für Sky Raker, das neueste Mitglied seiner Legion, sehr wünschen. Denn diese hegt immer noch große Schuldgefühle gegenüber Kuroyukihime ...
Teaching about Asian Pacific Americans was created for educators and other practitioners who want to use interactive activities, assignments, and strategies in their classrooms or workshops. Experts in the field of Asian American Studies will find powerful, innovative teaching activities that clearly convey established and new ideas. The activities in this book have been used effectively in workshops for staff and practitioners in student services programs, community-based organizations, teacher training programs, social service agencies, and diversity training.
This book provides easy-to-understand explanations to systematically and comprehensively describe the X-ray CT technologies, techniques, and skills used for industrial and scientific purposes. Included are many references along with photographs, figures, and equations prepared by the author. These features all facilitate the reader's gaining a deeper understanding of the topics being discussed. The book presents expertise not only on fundamentals but also about hardware, software, and analytical methods for the benefit of technical users. The book targets engineers, researchers, and students who are involved in research, development, design, and quality assurance in industry and academia.
Shino and Naoya wash up onto an uninhabited island. As their lips touch and the overflowing emotions threaten to burst, Shino tries to confess her feelings… but when Shino finally sees how serious Naoya’s girlfriend truly is, Shino makes an unbelievable decision! But what sort of answer has Naoya decided on so he can save Shino?!
Yoshiko Saves Christmas -- Yoshiko isn’t merely stupid. She isn’t just a fool. Her foolishness transcends boundaries and borders—she is a genius, a savant of stupidity. Her ability is so profound it can make the simplest activity—reading comics with a friend—into a lascivious voyage into the heart of darkness. Or maybe she’s just not very good at reading. The point is, just don’t tell her that Santa doesn’t exist. She might resort to drastic measures.
Successful corporate strategies, says this leading professor of management, depend upon dynamic marshaling of a firm's "invisible assets"--information-based resources such as technological know-how, the visibility of a brand name, or knowledge of a customer base--as well as tangible assets such as people, goods, and money. Hiroyuki Itami emphasizes the ways strategy must fit the firm's external environment (customers, competitors, and ever-changing technology) and also the importance of internal fit within the organization. He uses invisible assets as a single organizing concept to discuss the appropriateness of strategy in each area.Strategy, Itami insists, must be adapted to rapidly changing conditions and must sometimes be prepared in advance of expected change. The most powerful strategy may often intentionally create imbalance in the short run in order to accumulate invisible assets and energize the organization. Itami examines successful strategies of Japanese firms, which have always operated in an environment of uncertainty and all-pervasive change. Sony and Honda are not the only examples, however--Itami also discusses IBM, Volkswagen, and the Swiss watch industry. The range of examples gives the book wide applicability and appeal to American business executives, who are now facing a similar situation of rapid change.The clarity and sound construction of Itami's argument will make it useful not only to MBAs and theorists of international business and comparative management, but also to "real world" planners and managers who are currently coping with just the sort of situations Itami describes.
Yoh and Ren have both made it to the third round of the Shaman Fight preliminaries, where they'll be facing each other...and their Over Souls are stronger than ever. At the end of a long, hard-fought battle, Ren expends the last of his mana to defeat Yoh for good...but Yoh stands tall, prepared to weather the storm. Who will win? Who will go on to compete in the Shaman Fight proper?
After a long, draining battle, Yoh has advanced past the Shaman Fight preliminaries...and he and his friends have a chance to kick back and take it easy before the tournament proper starts. But Yoh just can't seem to catch a break as new challengers come out of the woodwork to defeat him before the tournament can even begin. Just who are these guys?! And who is Hao, the puppet master pulling their strings behind the scenes...?
Return to the world of Shaman King! Before the Shaman Fight, there were countless tales of heartache and worry as Yoh and the others worked their ways toward the tournament...and they're here in Shaman King: Zero!
New shamans emerge one after another to challenge Yoh and his spirit companion, Amidamaru the samurai�在ut Yoh's been training hard, and he fights them off with his newfound shamanic prowess. But suddenly, there's a new spirit in town�地nd he's held a bitter grudge against Amidamaru for the past 600 years!
Derived from the renowned multi-volume International Encyclopaedia of Laws, this very useful analysis of constitutional law in Japan provides essential information on the country’s sources of constitutional law, its form of government, and its administrative structure. Lawyers who handle transnational matters will appreciate the clarifications of particular terminology and its application. Throughout the book, the treatment emphasizes the specific points at which constitutional law affects the interpretation of legal rules and procedure. Thorough coverage by a local expert fully describes the political system, the historical background, the role of treaties, legislation, jurisprudence, and administrative regulations. The discussion of the form and structure of government outlines its legal status, the jurisdiction and workings of the central state organs, the subdivisions of the state, its decentralized authorities, and concepts of citizenship. Special issues include the legal position of aliens, foreign relations, taxing and spending powers, emergency laws, the power of the military, and the constitutional relationship between church and state. Details are presented in such a way that readers who are unfamiliar with specific terms and concepts in varying contexts will fully grasp their meaning and significance. Its succinct yet scholarly nature, as well as the practical quality of the information it provides, make this book a valuable time-saving tool for both practising and academic jurists. Lawyers representing parties with interests in Japan will welcome this guide, and academics and researchers will appreciate its value in the study of comparative constitutional law.
Yoh leaves for Izumo to train his shamanic powers...and by the time he returns, he's made a breakthrough. His Over Soul has grown stronger...and Amidamaru can even talk in Over Soul form now! But the third round of the Shaman Fight preliminaries awaits...as does his opponent, Ren, who commands a shining, golden Over Soul of his own. The day of their confrontation is finally at hand!
Interior decorating just got a green thumb! Harness the beauty of plants, leaves and foliage—green decor—in this unique collection of 40 nature projects that are fun, easy and inexpensive to make. Six of Japan's leading floral and plant designers offer a range of ideas to turn found and foraged materials into stunning arrangements and displays. With these visionary stylists as your guides, a few materials you already have at home and easy-to-obtain tools, you'll be able to: Create charming glass-encased air plants and spoon-based succulents Weave, bend and stack palm fronds into eye-catching arrangements Style your own one-of-a-kind leaf fashion accessories, from corsages to bracelets Create living jewelry and one-of-a-kind plant handbags Make a signature leaf tapestry and leaf wrapping paper And much, much more! This book features over 250 gorgeous photographs and straightforward, step-by-step instructions that show you how to turn your surroundings into a verdant showcase for nature's beauty.
Hana ist gestorben und befindet sich nun im Großen Geist. Damit Hao ihn zurück auf die Erde schickt, muss er eine Aufgabe erfüllen: Hana soll gegen das jugendliche Ich seines Vaters kämpfen und gewinnen! Das lässt sich Hana nicht zweimal sagen. Wütend stürmt er auf Yo zu ...
Yoh advances to the second round of the Shaman Fight preliminaries, where he faces off against Faust VIII, a powerful necromancer. Faust's cruel methods leave Yoh beside himself with anger...and it's not long before he's out of mana. But Yoh's got one last trick up his sleeve...
Increase Profitability and Decrease Liability with 5S A criticalyet often overlooked area in the visual workplace is the concept of continuous improvement. In this important work, JIT expert Hiroyuki Hirano introduces his 5S System: Sort, Set In Order, Shine, Standardize, and Sustain. These steps are designed to improve efficiency, strengthen maintenance, and provide continuous improvement in all facets of a company’s operations. Addressing the skepticism of executives who deride the 5S System for its simplicity, the author, revered for his no-nonsense approach, warns of disastrous consequences for companies that fail to recognize its value; if they cannot successfully implement 5S, there is little hope of integrating large-scale changes such as JIT or re-engineering. Presented in a thorough, detailed style, 5 Pillars of the Visual Workplace explains why the 5S's are so important, as well as the nuts- and-bolts of 5S implementation. Filled with numerous case studies, hundreds of graphic illustrations, and training materials, including over forty 5S user forms, this volume is a must-have guide for organizations seeking to thrive. To introduce the 5S system and sell its use to executives as well as workers, consider purchasing— 5S System: An Introduction DVD Catalog no. PP5934, Adhering to the principle of efficiency that defines this revolutionary and proven system, this video succinctly explains what is involved, who should participate, and what it will take to get started.
This book is dedicated to an analysis of seven groups of hadiths related to matters ranging from the rules concerning water used for ablution to those concerning the proof of facts in a qadi court. It has three main purposes. The first is to clarify the processes by which hadiths on a given topic were formed and developed by analyzing their isnāds and matns and by comparing them with expositions of positive law in legal manuals. Second, it seeks to explain why many hadiths exist in multiple variants and to detect the perception of traditionists about the revision of hadiths. The third purpose is to propose a methodology to estimate the extent to which traditionists accepted hadiths on a particular topic.
Yoh Asakura, a young shaman, came to town to hone his gift and bridge the gap between our world and the spirit world�地nd now he's made a powerful ally in Amidamaru, the spirit of a samurai who died 600 years ago! But as soon as their pact is formed, a fearsome rival shaman challenges Yoh. He wants Amidamaru for his own�地nd there's nothing he won't do to get his hands on him!
Sati chooses Yoh to become one of the Five Warriors, but first, she needs him to prove he's got what it takes��in Hell itself! He'll have to work his way back to the world of the living before he's strong enough to command the Five High Spirits�地nd to do that, he'll need to defeat the spirit of his ancestor, Yohken Asakura, who killed Hao 500 years ago. Meanwhile, Team Acala track down Ren, Joco, and Horohoro, intent on killing them before Yoh can make his return!
After bringing out his demons and dying by the riverbank, Hana Asakura heads inside the Great Spirit where his uncle Hao, the current god, forces him to fight...his father at the same age as himself?! Meanwhile on Earth, there's trouble brewing at Funbari Hot Spring. Ludsev and Salerm appear with a girl who calls herself Black Maiden... How will Tao Men, Gakko Ibuki, and the others react to this critical situation?!
The Shaman Fight is over. Hao has emerged victorious�地nd now he must slumber in order to become one with the Great Spirit. Yoh and his friends make their way through the mazes of the Lost Continent of Mu in an effort to stop him, but when they reach the Plant of the Desert, they're attacked by Namari, one of the Patch Officiants. After he defeats Ryu, it's up to Ren and Horohoro to fight him off�在ut deep in the desert, Horohoro can't command ice and Ren can't call down lightning. How can they defend themselves now?
The Iron Maiden Jeanne uses her mana to revive Yoh and his friends, but Hao has many allies among the Patch tribe�地nd they don't intend to let anyone through. Hao, on the other hand, has made his way to the final Plant in the heart of the Lost Continent of Mu, and arrived at the Shrine of the King. Does Yoh's company have any chance of stopping Hao without the Five Elemental Spirits at their command?!
With Sati Saigan's blessing, Yoh and his friends return from Hell. But the Oyamadas' secretary, Midori Tamurazaki, has been working behind the scenes�地nd he succeeds in assassinating Hao's followers. Now it's finally time for Yoh's team to take on Team Ren. It's no-holds-barred. Who will emerge victorious?!
Shaman Hana Asakura heads to the mall with his new classmate Yohane to teach him about society. But when they run into Yohane's sister Luca, they discover she's used a mysterious power to turn Amidamaru to stone! How will Hana survive this new attack without his guardian spirit?! The story of the new generation of shamans takes a shocking turn in Volume 3!
Der Startschuss für das Trans-Hermes-Code-Rennen ist gefallen und Haruyuki nimmt mit dem festen Entschluss daran teil, Kuroykihime und seine Legionskameraden aus Nega Nebulus zum Sieg zu führen. Es ist die erste Mission für Nega Nebulus, bei der auch Kuroyukihimes alte Freundin Sky Raker dabei ist. Die Teams schenken sich nichts – und dann mischt sich auch noch die Forschungsgruppe Beschleunigung ein, die natürlich nichts Gutes im Sinn hat ...!
The second round of the Shaman Fight is to be held on the Lost Continent of Mu! But Yoh and his friends aren't the only ones headed for Mu�� Manta's father, Mansumi Oyamada, is en route with a naval escort as well! The rules of the Shaman Fight strictly prohibit outside interference�存o Yoh and Hao do the unthinkable and team up to stop them!
Colloid and Interface Science in Pharmaceutical Research and Development describes the role of colloid and surface chemistry in the pharmaceutical sciences. It gives a detailed account of colloid theory, and explains physicochemical properties of the colloidal-pharmaceutical systems, and the methods for their measurement. The book starts with fundamentals in Part I, covering fundamental aspects of colloid and interface sciences as applied to pharmaceutical sciences and thus should be suitable for teaching. Parts II and III treat applications and measurements, and they explains the application of these properties and their influence and use for the development of new drugs. - Provides a clear description of the fundamentals of colloid and interface science relevant to drug research and development - Explains the physicochemical/colloidal basis of pharmaceutical science - Lists modern experimental characterization techniques, provides analytical equations and explanations on analyzing the experimental data - Describes the most advanced techniques, AFM (Atomic Force Microscopy), SFA (Surface Force Apparatus) in detail
Yoh Asakura is a shaman--one of the gifted few who, thanks to training or natural talent, can channel spirits that most people can't even see. With the help of his fiancée, Anna, Yoh is in training for the ultimate shaman sports event: the "Shaman Fight in Tokyo," the once-every-500-years tournament to see who can shape humanity's future and become the Shaman King. But unfortunately for Yoh, every shaman in the world is competing for the same prize¿
« Il était la définition même d’un démon sans cœur » Florida State Prison, Janvier 1989. Ted Bundy est devenu le tueur en série le plus célèbre des États-Unis. Celui que les médias ont surnommé « Lady Killer » a finalement admis, après plus d’une décennie à nier les faits, avoir enlevé, violé et assassiné plus d’une trentaine de jeunes femmes entre 1973 et 1978, à travers sept États différents. Promis à la chaise électrique, il profite aujourd’hui de ses derniers instants pour s’entretenir avec Étienne Jallieu. Ensemble, ils vont dialoguer et tenter de déceler ce qui a pu amener Bundy, un homme en apparence si ordinaire, à devenir l’un des plus terribles meurtriers de l’histoire. Et s’il n’est pas un monstre, comment savoir si ce qui s’est déclenché en lui n’est pas présent chez chacun d’entre nous ? En décryptant l’histoire du plus célèbre serial killer des États-Unis, les auteurs nous interrogent sur l’une des plus anciennes énigmes de l’humanité : l’origine du mal.
Lag arrives at the town of Lament determined to save the heart of his fallen hero, Gauche Suede. Gauche’s rebel organization, Reverse, may be hiding out in the town’s convent. To get in, Lag will have to use his wits, and he has no idea what—or who—awaits him there. Will this be Lag’s chance to fire his Letter Bullet and restore Gauche’s memories...or the end of his career as a Letter Bee? -- VIZ Media
Shamans possess mysterious powers that allow them to commune with gods, spirits, and even the dead�地nd Manta Oyamada's about to learn all about them, because his class just welcomed a new transfer student: Yoh Asakura, a boy from way off in Izumo�地nd a shaman in training!
What is the truth behind Amberground? As Lag and his friends descend to the center of their twilight world, they learn more than they ever dreamed possible. With civilization collapsing and the end of the world at hand, the time has come for Lag to lead the people of Amberground to hope and light at last. -- VIZ Media
WELCOME TO NEKOGAHARA It’s time for a showdown as Norachiyo and his band of motley cats cross the sea in their quest to stop Abyhei. But without his sword, there’s not much Norachiyo can do. Can he get a new weapon before Abyhei’s plan goes into effect and his takeover of Japan is assured? Find out in the thrilling final volume of Nekogahara! FINAL VOLUME!
After Ren and his allies show off their new and improved Over Souls in their match against Team Myooh, Yoh and his friends are champing at the bit to do a little training of their own. But just after Ren takes out his first member, Team Myooh strikes back, defeating Ren and Joco in the blink of an eye. Now Team Ren's hopes are riding on Horohoro...and his fearsome new Over Soul.
“You will learn eventually of the world's workings…Of the heart's workings…as well as a world-changing depth of love…” Beneath Kyoto Station, shamans continue to assemble for the Flower of Maize. Meanwhile, Mr. B., the Shaman King from 2,500 years ago, heads to Funbari Hot Springs. As the various factions increase their fighting strength, the members of Team Hao face a new trial…
Here at last is the first-ever encyclopedic picture book of JIT. With 218 pages of photos, drawings, and diagrams, this unprecedented behind-the-scenes look at actual production and assembly plants illustrates exactly how JIT looks and functions. It shows the way each area of a JIT plant is set up and provides hundreds of useful ideas you can implement, including: Multiprocess handling Cell technology manufacturing One-piece flow Quick changeovers Visual control systems Kanban and andon If you've made the crucial decision to run production using JIT and want to show your employees what it's is all about--this book is a must. The photographs, from various Japanese production and assembly plants, provide vivid depictions of what work is like in a JIT environment. And the text, simple and easy to read, makes all the essentials crystal clear. Truly, a picture is worth a thousand words. You won't find a more accessible or enjoyable introduction to JIT anywhere. It's obvious why this is already one of our most popular books.
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